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IN THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES - FIND THE LIGHTER MOMENTS

By Pen Le Kelly – Certified Member of the Institute of Internal Communication

22.04.2020.

I’m sure you’re all well versed in trying to face ‘the new normal’ in these ‘unprecedented times’ – yes these two phrases seem to be in our daily news bulletins, both at work and socially. Adapting to new...

CHASE THE RAINBOW

The Relationship with Self Series from Make Me A Plan's Wellbeing Expert, Tamsin Cain

21.04.2020.

A few months ago, when I thought of writing this post, it actually started with a title of ‘Walls’. I envisioned it as a blog about the breaking down of barriers that we all set for ourselves. However, now that we are all isolating, shielding or practicing social...

ON DRUGS

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series, from Principal Planner Anna Pascoe

16.04.2020.

As lockdown endures, this fortnight I thought I’d turn my philosopher’s stone in the direction of chemistry, rather than alchemy. Most people have a fixed opinion on the circumstances under which they would take drugs themselves, or consider drug use acceptable....

CONTROLLING THE CONTROLLABLES

The Make Me A Guest Blogger Series, with thanks to Adam Pearson, Founder of Cornwell Wellbeing Festival

09.04.2020.

I learned this phrase from an Olympic athlete, long-retired but so impressive in his mental approach. He was actually a relay runner who had dropped a baton in the final, so they only got silver. His honesty impressed me. Apparently there had been no blame. The team focused...

PRESSING PAUSE - COVID-19

The Working Well Series from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Danielle Clancy

08.04.2020.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to never have negativity in your life? I have! Imagine a life with no negative thoughts, comments, situations, relationships etc. But unfortunately, this is not realistic. What if we were to look for the positives...

DE-ESCALATING CONFLICT

The Relationship with Self Series from Make Me A Plan's Wellbeing Expert, Tamsin Cain

07.04.2020.

It seems to me, that there are two types of people in the world; those who avoid any conflict at all costs and those who welcome it. Personally, I am one of those, who hates any kind of conflict and learning to deal with it has been an area of personal growth throughout my...

ON SOCIETY

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

02.04.2020.

Whether the COVID-19 outbreak has left you solitary, stressed, skint or just plain scared, one thing’s for sure: our relationship with society has fundamentally changed over the past few long but short weeks. We here at Make Me A Plan have been keen to use our...

MANAGING A VIRTUAL WORKPLACE

The Working Well Series from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Danielle Clancy

25.03.2020.

Working from home has become the new normal for most of us following the announcement made on 11/03/20 by the World Health Organisation that the Coronavirus has reached pandemic status. A lot of employees will be working from home for the first time which means figuring...

WELLBEING DURING ISOLATION

The Relationship with Self Series from Make Me A Plan's Wellbeing Expert, Tamsin Cain

24.03.2020.

How are you? No, really, how are you? Not physically, but emotionally. How is your state of mind? We are living in uncertain times right now. People are working from home, or practising social distancing. Lots of us are not moving any further than our own front doors and not...

ON RULES

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

19.03.2020.

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 infection, it’s been a period where new rules, regulations and guidance have been emerging at a rapid rate. First and foremost, it should be stated, that the most up-to-date and official advice can be found at this Government...